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June 17, 2011
Vision Airlines restores low fare non-stop jet service to Grand Bahama

Vision Airlines will reconnect Grand Bahama Island with direct air service to at least five (5) US cities beginning in November, the Grand Bahama Tourist Office has announced.
Beginning November 11, 2011, Vision Airlines will provide non-stop jet service to Grand Bahama Island from a number of US cities, including Richmond, Virginia; Louisville, Kentucky; Greensboro, North Carolina, Baltimore, Ma...

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June 05, 2011
Body believed 17-year-old jet ski disappearance man

A BODY found in shallow waters off Grand Bahama is believed to be that of a young man who disappeared on a jet ski on Friday.

The 17-year-old Freeport resident was last seen by a watersports operator who said he left the Lucaya area for the Williams Town area at around 6pm on Friday.

BASRA, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, the Royal Bahamas Police and other concerned residents searched the a...

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November 10, 2014
Investigation Into Jet Crash That Killed Dr Myles Munroe Set to Begin

A full investigation is slated to begin today, one day after a private Lear jet crashed on approach near Grand Bahama International Airport, killing everyone on board, including a prominent pastor and his wife.

All passengers on the flight died, with nine people reportedly on board, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.

The jet was carrying Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife, Ruth, according to Ke...

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August 05, 2014
Community in shock after doctor drowns while jet skiing

THE medical and business community in Freeport is in shock following the death of Dr Havard Cooper Jr, who reportedly suffered a heart attack while jet skiing at Fortune Beach on Saturday...

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January 31, 2023
DPM urges Grand Bahamians to improve tourism experience

They're not getting off the ship because there is not enough to do" was the message delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper to Grand Bahama's tourism stakeholders and entrepreneurs as he urged them to create more businesses that cater to and provide a real cultural experience for tourists coming to the island.

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January 30, 2023
GB's tourism numbers have returned a significant 80 percent of pre-Dorian, pre-pandemic

“The future for tourism looks great and the future for Grand Bahama looks phenomenal,” Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments, Chester Cooper told Tourism partners, during a special welcome reception at the Lighthouse Pointe Resort on Friday, January 27, 2023.

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July 16, 2020
DPM says monument will help residents remember the lives lost during Hurricane Dorian

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Turnquest said the pain caused by the loss of lives during Hurricane Dorian remains personal for him...

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August 14, 2019
FLORIDA’S HOT 105 RADIO LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST FROM FREEPORT HIGHLIGHTS BAHAMAS JUNKANOO SUMMER FEST

The Islands Of The Bahamas recently partnered with the Wiggins Agency in South Florida to host a live remote broadcast from Freeport, Grand Bahama with S Florida’s Hot 105 FM’S on air personality, James T.

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October 08, 2012
Economic Crisis In Freeport: A Call To Action

Given the economic crisis now affecting Freeport and Grand Bahama, an action task force committee should be formed under the direction and auspices of government, the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and Licensees to determine and effect both short- and long-term solutions.

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February 20, 2012
Prime Minister Ingraham Reveals New Plans for Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama I am back! And unlike what Perry Christie told you last night, no - I didn?t come here to ask for forgiveness. I gave you the best of my service. I gave you sincere, honest and trustworthy service. I gave you honourable service. You don?t apologise and ask for forgiveness when you do something right you know.

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